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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

The Borough of Haledon tragically rang in the New Year with a huge fire that swept homes on Morrissee Avenue on Dec. 31, 2013.Paterson and other communities dispatched mutual aid. No serious injuries were reported.According to North Jersey.com:

"The fire started in a vacant home under renovation at 438 Morrisee Ave. and spread to two homes next door.

"Extreme heat also melted the vinyl siding and cracked the front windows of two homes across the street."

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My seven years as a volunteer fireman were a balancing act between duty and trembling fear. Picture Woody Allen in rubber boots. I am grateful to my colleagues, both volunteer and career, for seeing me through. Your editor helped deliver a baby and helped save a man with CPR. It was an honor to serve. This is an attempt to share what was learned.